In Sigmon's article he examines aging and what can be done to combat the effects of aging. Sigmon encourages his readers to reach out to the elder members of the community and learn from and see them as role models. He advises the Junior League to focus 20% of services on the elderly population. He continues by identifying five major areas of service which do not exist: (1) family support systems, (2) guardianship and durable power of attorney services, (3) service management system, (4) institutional services, and (5) educational design services.